Hello everyone. I'll like to say a big thank you for the massive love you have shown this video. My heat is filled with so much joy. God bless you all. You can watch another interesting story here >> th-cam.com/video/F6ADyN0wa-E/w-d-xo.htmlsi=jORjn6lrnykU_m0Z Trust me! You will not regret watching it ❤ Best wishes Chi
This is amazing, the artwork, music and everything. Job very well done. This reminds me of the very first book I read that had characters that look like me.
It’s a shame she was so excited to finally be “beautiful” that she not only treated Arinze terribly, as her village bachelors had treated her, but she also forgot about her desire to marry for love, and about her own inner beauty. It reminds me that when people who’ve been constantly knocked down finally get the type of power denied them, they often become the very thing that knocked them down and hurt them so much. Edit: I feel like people think I’m excusing her behavior or her views, when I’m just sharing my own interpretation. Perhaps they should look inward and stop projecting on a fictional character…?
BS she never wanted love she just told herself that because she had no options. What she truly wanted was to have the same thing the people around her have and if possible for it to be better than theirs. That’s why the Bible says thou shalt not covet.
Very true! And I love how much of a human story it is very relatable and a good lesson for children and adults alike . I appreciate that she did not get a happy ever after but the actually life she has reaped
This is not only a cautionary story about love but also about friendship. There are people who immediately forget their old friends because their lives took a turn for the better and when life brings them down to the ground, they look for their old friends again.
Yes! I love this! This story has the plotline of an African story! African stories were not fairy tales but had a purpose, to teach, to guide, to rebuke, to correct...
@@Sakisasvictorianmask the ones I know of don't have this but are of mystical magical worlds or magical beings which is different from African tales which are usually of normal people with normal stories and the ending is not made to be happy to satisfy, like for this case here she suffered the terrible consequences of her actions and the prince didn't 'forgive ' her for her behavior. She suffered those consequences just like in real life
@@Sakisasvictorianmask for example Cinderella, snow white, sleeping beauty, Rapunzel, beauty and the beast, Hansen and Gretchen, they all have a common theme....
Even as a 42yo woman I still love listening to fables, myths, and all sorts of storytelling. It was a great stroke of luck that you popped up onto my feed. I am hearing stories from Africa for the first time and loving it.
I'm 36 & still love listening to fables, fairytales, folktales & myths too! This story was so incredible! I look forward to hearing more beautiful African folktales on this channel in the future ❤
@@stopiwantoff7965 don’t tell people what they’re allowed to discuss. The commenter erroneously thought a person rather than artificial intelligence created the art. Many people are not adept at spotting the use of AI art. The other person was just letting them know. They didn’t make any judgments about it.
This is what loneliness and insecurity can do to somebody. By the time they get a chance to be the person they wanted to be they disregard anything that reminds them of how they used to feel. She really lost a good man because he truly loved her for who she was even when she was at her lowest. All the other men only liked her for her looks and status. If she were to marry them they would not truly love her
I agree completely! It would be awesome to see a Disney movie set in Africa, with an African princess! They definitely need to hire you as a writer!! ❤️❤️❤️
These are made by white people with AI created images (Artificial Intelligence). In African culture, the fatter the better, it indicates high status. What African you know want a skinny woman. What Black woman is going to create a video trashing a heavy woman? Come on now... think.
I loved this tale, the ending hit different for me. I met a great guy 8 years ago who absolutely loved and adored me. He was everything most women wanted in a man but as time passed i realized that I was not developing true love for him. I looked at his short comings all the time and never the best parts of him, so I eventually broke up with him because I felt he deserved someone to truly love him. After all he was a great guy. 2 years after we hung out and so much had happened in both our lives, and he shared how he had intended on marrying me. At that time I was in love with someone who was all wrong for me, and all I thought was awww how sweet. Here I am 7 years later 39 years old and single and I think back to that time and this story reminds me of the great love that I let slip away. I hope he is well and truly loved these days ❤
I love this lesson and for my fellow plus size ladies: remember who you are. Arinze noticed her while she was doing what she loved. She stood out. Keep doing what you love, it makes you stand out to the right partner. There is a lot of wonderful lessons to learn from this story.
I’m new to this channel. I liked this story/fable; there are many layers. 1.) If you can’t recognize your own beauty, no amount of love or praise from people will change that. 2.) Unexpected events can interrupt our lives at inconvenient times to challenge our character. It is our responsibility to recognize this as a test and ensure we pass. 3.) True beauty is how we treat the ones who really care for us. I think I’ll stick around this channel. I like the vibe. 😊
@@jonathanjacob5453 of course the story is about her, she's the main character. Despite that there are many life lessons that can be gained from the story and just how humans can be in general.
I love that this story does not have a fairytale ending. It is much like real life. There are consequences for one’s actions. In life, there are seldom any do-overs. Opportunity knocks but once.
I LOVE this story, it shows that there's someone for everyone. We just don't know how and when they might come. So you know that the one WHO CREATED US ALL, sees our pains and sorrows, and eventually gives us our heart's desires. She felt some type of way because of her weight. He came and was there and she got beside herself after losing all the weight and truly missed out on her joy.
It's alright to remain single. Peaceful and happy. It's better than making babies with multiple men and ending up as an unwed mother or marry the wrong man and end up being a single mother with children to care for. Education is better than marriage. Independence is better than looking for someone to feed you and pay your bills. 😊
Everyone had wonderful things to say about the narration, the artwork, the story itself--every compliment is true and on point! ❤️ But no one mentioned the music 🎶. So simple and pure it made me want to 🩰 dance--like Ego! And so pure it almost made me cry. This whole piece was just beautiful!❤️ I hope you do more like this. You definitely have an audience, as I think you can tell.😉
It means that Ego didn’t love Arinze initially, it was just because she was too fat to get someone else, and when she lost weight her true character came out!!
I think it's because she never learned to love and accept herself her entire life. And it did not help that the villagers were so mean towards her when she was overweight. That is why she couldn't truly love anyone else.
@@tingting35wow yours is deep... furthermore she never had been in a positive position and therefore never learned to handle that side from her karakter in which she became the thing she probably hated most. If you look into quadrant allergies for her character, you could see this 😊
I love this story! I might add that you never know someone's true character until you see them at their worst. That fat hid a poisoned heart, a heart that was revealed when the wrapping was crafted of gold. I'm glad this story did not end with a foolish man taking a woman who was unworthy of him.
Beautiful story. Actually, I think it revealed a fragile heart, conditioned by a society of conforming expectations of being slim that clouded a person who at that time never experienced such attention due to being the desired status quo. Attention that her sisters would have been guided through/with rather than this princess who wasn't accepted for being her regardless of shape. Therefore, she was expected to act like a princess, so she forgot her inner truth. 🎉 He was foolish for not forgiving her and slowly giving her an opportunity as this would have healed this fragility whilst still learning an important lesson, for he also missed out on real love yet bet his fate wasn't going to the same? Typically, a woman in stories seems to suffer more for her mistakes and lessons learnt than an equivalent male making the same mistakes. Double standards?
What a fitting name for the princess - 'Ego' 😊 Yes, that's what ego does. That's how we behave when we are in the grip of the ego, and don't love ourselves. We push away people who love us, and doubt / dismiss their love.
My heart breaks for Ego and for Narinze. I was meant to leave the house five minutes ago but got so engrossed in the tale that I forgot myself. Just beautiful- what a treat to find this today. Thank-you.
WOW! This story is so beautiful, although sad at the end. The princess really lost a good man and a great opportunity to be happy. I learned so much from this video and story. The storyteller has a wonderful way of speaking and a beautiful accent! I loved the whole thing~ Please make more stories like this!! Thank you for sharing with us!
Thanks for sharing this wonderful story and so beautifully illustrated! It reminds me of a true life experience I observed. I went to school with a girl who had terrible teeth. They were all over the place and distorted her face shape. My friends and I thought that she was treated badly and defended her. However, on one occasion, shortly after she had started orthodontic treatment, I felt moved to share my own experience with braces and explained how my teeth were almost completely straight thanks to my orthodontist and that I was sure her treatment would reap positive results. To my astonishment she sneered and said she didn't care to hear my boasts and that she would end up being much prettier than me. I was so stunned I was temporarily speechless. Her words were overheard by many people who had been previously sympathetic and they were disgusted and said so. Eventually she apologised to me, under pressure from them. Several of my friends and I could tell that her apology was not genuine and I confess I avoided her from that day onwards. However mutual friends mentioned her from time to time. Over the years her teeth were straightened and she started to dress fashionably. She was never the beauty she predicted she would be but she was extremely vain and very critical of the appearance of others and unkind in other ways. Not everyone learns the right lessons from being mocked. Not all outsiders are good people. Compassion and modesty are essential qualities all people need to value.
This is AI art, a person didn’t create these images, they were created by the neural network. Just an fyi. Not sure why she didn’t clarify that in her reply.
I agree completely! It might not have a happy ending for Ego, but in the end she reaped what she sowed, & the moral message of the story is something all kids should learn early on. Such a beautiful African folktale. I hope this gets turned into a children's book someday ❤
I listened to this story because it resonated with me. As a plus sized woman, she was already pure of heart and mind. She was who she was meant to be. She was who God made her to be. It was when she tried to be different and like everyone else that she lost her way. God didn’t meant us all to be the same. That’s why there are different color flowers and different types of people. It’s when you wish to be other than you are that you get in trouble, and when someone else sees you for the unique person you are, you should cherish it, if there is no evil intention in their heart.
This was such a cute story. I would love to see more from this creative writer. The story was interesting and the illustrations were beautiful. Kudos to Chi.
❤❤❤ j'aime beaucoup cette histoire. Elle m'a fait penser à une amie très obèse avec un cœur en or, joyeuse.... elle s'est fait opérer et a perdu la moitié de son poids. Son caractère à complètement changé... nous ne sommes plus amies comme avant😢
This is a powerful love story. And I think that it pertains to many of us today. I think that many focus on the outward beauty of a person, their material worth, and the clothing that they wear instead of looking and focusing on what matters the most, and that is, the heart of a person. A person can look good, have a lot of material wealth and wear all the latest fashions, and still have an ugly heart that lacks real true love.
I love this story so much. It reminds me that we should never think more highly of ourselves than we ought to." Where you are at any point in time is not permanent. Time changes, people change, situations change, but in all that we must regard how we treat others. Everything about this video was artistically beautiful and relevant.
Stumbling across this video as a black american woman just reminds me that TH-cam is such a great platform that transcends borders. The visuals depicted are perfect ❤ The story was entertaining, as well. The moral of the story will help many.
I really enjoyed this story. At first I thought it was going to be a wonderful romance, then I was saddened by how much she changed. Then I came to realize that she probably got what she deserved. Then I realized that it was a great moral story. The art and colors are beautiful and I can't wait to see more.
Ppl r not prepared for the new persona after great changes in their lives. I have seen the same when training a few obese women. The energy, the ideas, and the new perspectives require patience from the ppl in their surroundings. Also, I saw a possessive man feed an athletic young woman to extreme obesity. As she gained less and less attractions, he now had the freedom to roam for more conquest. He got gonorrhea and crabs on the same night. So, her change of circumstances might not have brought out the best in them as a couple. While her ego, suppressed for so long, exploded past the normality of her life, she already had the habit of indulgence.now she had different hungers. Faced with enforced isolation....
What a great story! I like that it has twists and a realistic ending with moral values rather than the usual fairytale happy ending. And I guess I am shallow but I really love all the African dresses and gowns in the illustrations! So stunning and fashionable, fit for the runway! Not only the dresses, of course, all the illustrations in general are superb! As a matter of fact, I clicked on this video simply because of the thumbnail and I am sure glad I did!
finally a story only about my culture. even if its in a cartoon format. it is so refreshing. it as if I am in the story. how beautiful the black culture is. Am so in love with this new found story telling on youtube.
What a beautiful story. Thank you for reminding us to take care of the people who stood by us in life when we were nobody as we were going up. We should never be too proud
This is one of the BEST things I've EVER seen on TH-cam. Absolutely wonderful, the art, the reading, the music, the story EVERYTHING. As usual the best channels have the least content. I really cannot wait for more. I hope there is much more to come. ❤
This was an amazing story 👏🏾 life gives us what we deserve at the time we need it ,and thankful she got what she deserved. I was surprised her attitude changed so much for the worse when she was smaller.
When you were only tested from one side of your character the other side hasn't been properly developed and therefore is like a weak muscle that also needs to be trained. She just went into her allergie part of her quadrant and became the person she viled the most.
I came across this video and I'm so happy that I watched it! What a beautiful way to tell a very important lesson and the artwork is stunning! I will be sharing your videos with all of the people that will listen. God bless your path and open doors to you in your future 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️
This amazing story beautiful narrated has prompted me to subscribe to this channel which am watching for my very first time.. Don't even know how the tittle caught my attention and watched it until the end. It carries very important lesson of appreciating those who stand by us in difficult times & also learning to stand by others in their most difficult times. Wow!
I loved this story so much that I watched it 4 times already. So many powerful messages sent in this story. Pride definitely comes before a great fall.
Ego means ego, it was her spirit that was mean and self centered, once she lost weight, her TRUE personality came out, being a princess there were privileges that came along with being born into royalty, she turned her nose up to the one true love who accepted her regardless of her size, she didn't realize he was looking for the same love and acceptance, someone who wanted a meaningful relationships, the table turned and she was in the same position as before, the moral of this story for me is, when love calls you better answer...
Nostalgic... African stories and tales are so addictive and inspiring. I love the innovation of using social media to showcase your work. I hope other African writers follow suits... Job well-done. Thanks.
Chi, what a beautiful story!!! A message that is as true as today as it has been since mankind, one that many seem to have forgotten and/or ignored. We always have crossed paths with someone that has a genuine love for us that should be treasured and appreciated everyday.
Ego should have only wanted to marry the drummer. He was the only man that took the time to get to know her inner beauty. She's wrong for disrespecting him like that.
This was beautiful. The artwork and narrarating was amazing. I'm sad it turned out the way it did but it's an important lesson. Important to teach children the concept of loyalty and appreciation
Wow! What an amazing and beautiful story with an African context! I think this should be adapted into a play and into a movie! People these days need to hear a beautiful story like this. As for me, I am reminded to treat my friends, who have been there for me through thick and thin, better. They really deserve more from me as a friend. I pray that I never fall to being egotistical or obnoxious or anything of that sort. People who grow into fame or wealth tend to have amnesia when they get to that point in their lives and quickly forget those who were there for them. This should be a lesson for all of us.
I like this so much! It wasn't a fairytale with a happy ending, but a story with a moral. Thank You so much! As a larger woman myself, it was great to listen to. Also, love your accent!
This brings tears to my eyes. Not because of the story, as the story is fantastic. But because A.I. gives people opportunities to tell stories. :) I am grateful. As for the woman...what silly woman gets rid of a guy that was there for her when she was overweight? Stupid. People who marry on outer appearances are shallow indeed.
I wished this story can continue without ending! Just like Ego many people have thrown away their chances of settling with the one who genuinely love them just because they feel they are not in the same class. This story is short but it should serve an eye opener for people.
Such a beautiful story of not becoming so full of yourself when your circumstances change for the better. Stay the same no matter what happens. Pretty only lasts a season, but humility lasts forever and is loved by all.
Hello everyone. I'll like to say a big thank you for the massive love you have shown this video. My heat is filled with so much joy. God bless you all. You can watch another interesting story here >>
th-cam.com/video/F6ADyN0wa-E/w-d-xo.htmlsi=jORjn6lrnykU_m0Z
Trust me! You will not regret watching it ❤
Best wishes
Chi
Do not take advantage of forget to be grateful for what you have already received.
Thank you for these beautiful stories and beautiful pictures. I'm a fan and look forward to the other stories and more to come.
This is beautiful! Definitely want more!❤❤❤
Thank you for sharing this! The story is wonderful, and the artwork is so beautiful and really brings this to life.
This is amazing, the artwork, music and everything. Job very well done. This reminds me of the very first book I read that had characters that look like me.
It’s a shame she was so excited to finally be “beautiful” that she not only treated Arinze terribly, as her village bachelors had treated her, but she also forgot about her desire to marry for love, and about her own inner beauty. It reminds me that when people who’ve been constantly knocked down finally get the type of power denied them, they often become the very thing that knocked them down and hurt them so much.
Edit: I feel like people think I’m excusing her behavior or her views, when I’m just sharing my own interpretation. Perhaps they should look inward and stop projecting on a fictional character…?
BS she never wanted love she just told herself that because she had no options. What she truly wanted was to have the same thing the people around her have and if possible for it to be better than theirs. That’s why the Bible says thou shalt not covet.
Very true! And I love how much of a human story it is very relatable and a good lesson for children and adults alike . I appreciate that she did not get a happy ever after but the actually life she has reaped
Hmmmm. Sounds very much like Israel.
True lol @@laurischoolmarm
Delightful story about the virtue of humility. Thank You. I felt like the excitement of a child listening intently.🎉❤🎉
This is not only a cautionary story about love but also about friendship. There are people who immediately forget their old friends because their lives took a turn for the better and when life brings them down to the ground, they look for their old friends again.
True
Very true. It’s a tough lesson, but hopefully it is an opportunity to growth.
So true! This is such an important lesson.
Oh yes!
So true! You said it! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Yes! I love this! This story has the plotline of an African story! African stories were not fairy tales but had a purpose, to teach, to guide, to rebuke, to correct...
All fairy tales have this function
That's literally the foundation behind all fairytales, including western ones.
@@Sakisasvictorianmask the ones I know of don't have this but are of mystical magical worlds or magical beings which is different from African tales which are usually of normal people with normal stories and the ending is not made to be happy to satisfy, like for this case here she suffered the terrible consequences of her actions and the prince didn't 'forgive ' her for her behavior. She suffered those consequences just like in real life
@@Waridi23 which tales do you know then? Because all the classics (by Grimm, Andersen etc) definitely do have a moral-based subtext.
@@Sakisasvictorianmask for example Cinderella, snow white, sleeping beauty, Rapunzel, beauty and the beast, Hansen and Gretchen, they all have a common theme....
Even as a 42yo woman I still love listening to fables, myths, and all sorts of storytelling. It was a great stroke of luck that you popped up onto my feed. I am hearing stories from Africa for the first time and loving it.
Yes! I'm 68 and layingbhere smiling!
45 years and glad I crossed plaths with this story. ❤
I'm 36 & still love listening to fables, fairytales, folktales & myths too! This story was so incredible! I look forward to hearing more beautiful African folktales on this channel in the future ❤
They are meant to teach us I live by the antidotes I gained from my grandmother stories and I wish the blessing that the protagonist gets follows me.
Wasn't it wonderful
The illustrations in this beautiful African Tale were overwhelmingly captivating!!! My people are absolutely breathtaking!!!😍😍😍🖤🖤🖤✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿
It's AI generated
@@DrApfelwurst yes I know! 🙏🏽😊
I am also here for the illustrations 😅
@kozibaphetogo3788 you feel me fam!! The melanin!!!😍😍
Beautifully narrated and absolutely stunning ilustrations❤ this should be a children's book with the same artwork.
It looks like AI
I so agree. I was about to say the same thing.
So. That assessment makes you two feel better? Just listen to the story.
@@stopiwantoff7965 don’t tell people what they’re allowed to discuss. The commenter erroneously thought a person rather than artificial intelligence created the art. Many people are not adept at spotting the use of AI art. The other person was just letting them know. They didn’t make any judgments about it.
@@matchaIatteyes it is AI, and it's not illegal to sell AI comic book
I can't remember ever treating a good person thé way she treated that man. Excellent story and lesson. Life IS a great teacher.
Life is indeed a great teacher. Thank you for watching 🙂
This is what loneliness and insecurity can do to somebody. By the time they get a chance to be the person they wanted to be they disregard anything that reminds them of how they used to feel. She really lost a good man because he truly loved her for who she was even when she was at her lowest. All the other men only liked her for her looks and status. If she were to marry them they would not truly love her
So true🤗
Exactly.
The AI really understood the assignment.
They need to hire you to make a good African Disney movie! African tales by Africans I ❤ it.
I agree completely! It would be awesome to see a Disney movie set in Africa, with an African princess! They definitely need to hire you as a writer!! ❤️❤️❤️
No. I think she should remain independent. Disney are too corrupt.
These are made by white people with AI created images (Artificial Intelligence). In African culture, the fatter the better, it indicates high status. What African you know want a skinny woman. What Black woman is going to create a video trashing a heavy woman? Come on now... think.
@@claramajor470facts we should support her content she doesn’t need Disney she needs her people!
Yup 👍👍👍
The first African story I heard, and I totally enjoyed it! Too bad she became so proud of her beauty as to lose a good man and prince!
That’s why her name is Ego 😉
yh I think now that the fat activists cant cancel it anymore they suddenly arise.
@@CelestialPopCollectiveOfficialnice catch 😮
@@CelestialPopCollectiveOfficial I had wondered this but thought it might mean something else in an African native language.
Ego means money in Igbo (the language of the creator).
I loved this tale, the ending hit different for me. I met a great guy 8 years ago who absolutely loved and adored me. He was everything most women wanted in a man but as time passed i realized that I was not developing true love for him. I looked at his short comings all the time and never the best parts of him, so I eventually broke up with him because I felt he deserved someone to truly love him. After all he was a great guy. 2 years after we hung out and so much had happened in both our lives, and he shared how he had intended on marrying me. At that time I was in love with someone who was all wrong for me, and all I thought was awww how sweet. Here I am 7 years later 39 years old and single and I think back to that time and this story reminds me of the great love that I let slip away. I hope he is well and truly loved these days ❤
Sorry to hear
@eunoiaToya I’m in same situation but I have realised it soon nd I’m working nd learning to be more good for him
Do you know if he ever moved on and married or if he still feels the same way about you?
Don't give up . Your heart wasn't there.Love is to way street.There's no expiration date on finding love again.
Wow. If u ever come across each other's paths will u be wise? & Let him love u? ASK GOD FIRST .... IS HE THE ONE?
I love this! The images are so vibrant and beautiful! Going to watch this with my grandchildren. Please post many stories like this and thank you!
Wow! please do and also send my warm regards to them. Thank you so much for watching ❤
@@TalesByChiyes well done ❤
That is so true never turn your back at those who cherrish you for who you really are🎉
T-ankh U appreciating ur sages very much, I just discovered ur channel n found perfect bedtime zone🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤
I’ve never heard of being fat being a problem pre 1900. Fat has been a symbol of wealth and fertility.
I love this lesson and for my fellow plus size ladies: remember who you are. Arinze noticed her while she was doing what she loved. She stood out.
Keep doing what you love, it makes you stand out to the right partner. There is a lot of wonderful lessons to learn from this story.
I’m new to this channel. I liked this story/fable; there are many layers.
1.) If you can’t recognize your own beauty, no amount of love or praise from people will change that.
2.) Unexpected events can interrupt our lives at inconvenient times to challenge our character. It is our responsibility to recognize this as a test and ensure we pass.
3.) True beauty is how we treat the ones who really care for us.
I think I’ll stick around this channel. I like the vibe. 😊
Great story. She got exactly what she deserved and it speaks a lot about her character.
The story is not about her. It is about the prince waking up to the nature of women.
@@jonathanjacob5453 of course the story is about her, she's the main character. Despite that there are many life lessons that can be gained from the story and just how humans can be in general.
@@Jamcan4484 true
Love this story, the animation is amazing, also it’s not about the physical, it’s spiritual. 💜
@@YahkiYah_Yisrael love everyone despite of their appearance or status, leave all judgment to God, do unto others as you'd have them do unto you.
As a Plus size black woman who has insecurities about one's own self, thank you for making me smile again😊
Wow so you are like ego that but the had that fed you.
@@beverlyglasgow4831 lol. Sorry. But unlike ego I don't eat like that 😂
What’s your ig?
@@thomfrank9987 now of your business 😂
@@zmmmmkm i mean no harm
Pride is not a good thing for anyone.Beautiful story.❤
Thankful for my Arinze ❤. What a heart my husband has 😊. Thankful for his love.
A good story beautifully narratived. Thank you, I can't wait to watch more. ⭐
Proudly African!
I love that this story does not have a fairytale ending. It is much like real life. There are consequences for one’s actions. In life, there are seldom any do-overs. Opportunity knocks but once.
You got that right.
I LOVE this story, it shows that there's someone for everyone. We just don't know how and when they might come. So you know that the one WHO CREATED US ALL, sees our pains and sorrows, and eventually gives us our heart's desires. She felt some type of way because of her weight. He came and was there and she got beside herself after losing all the weight and truly missed out on her joy.
God blessed her and then took the blessing away. Its like biting the hand that feeds you.
It's alright to remain single. Peaceful and happy. It's better than making babies with multiple men and ending up as an unwed mother or marry the wrong man and end up being a single mother with children to care for. Education is better than marriage. Independence is better than looking for someone to feed you and pay your bills. 😊
That belly didn't crawl up her as while she was sleeping imagine the smell of that mess whew
Not all big woman are smelly, actually most are conscious that, that's what people think of them and make sure that they do not smell.
Exactly men and women heavy set are cleaner than the little people 💯💯
Very good story. The moral of this story is not to listen to "the ego" because it will rob you of happiness.
Haha. I see what you did there. Thank you for your input ❤
I just love the speaking voice of the narrator! Thank you so much for sharing this story!
Absolutely a beautiful story, don't turn your back on people who were there for you when no one else was or cared.. 👍👍
She became the same face of how people treated her. Stay humble 💯 please 🙏 ❤
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Everyone had wonderful things to say about the narration, the artwork, the story itself--every compliment is true and on point! ❤️ But no one mentioned the music 🎶. So simple and pure it made me want to 🩰 dance--like Ego! And so pure it almost made me cry. This whole piece was just beautiful!❤️ I hope you do more like this. You definitely have an audience, as I think you can tell.😉
I second everything you said and would also like say the music made me smile throughout this entire video❤
It means that Ego didn’t love Arinze initially, it was just because she was too fat to get someone else, and when she lost weight her true character came out!!
Exactly! I'm happy you spotted that. Thank you for watching 🙂
Exactly
Exactly people assume that fat women are soft and kind, but at the end of the day they can be just as mean and prideful as any thin woman.
I think it's because she never learned to love and accept herself her entire life. And it did not help that the villagers were so mean towards her when she was overweight. That is why she couldn't truly love anyone else.
@@tingting35wow yours is deep... furthermore she never had been in a positive position and therefore never learned to handle that side from her karakter in which she became the thing she probably hated most. If you look into quadrant allergies for her character, you could see this 😊
This is the most amazing African story I’ve ever seen and heard of being told about an African princess.
I love this story! I might add that you never know someone's true character until you see them at their worst. That fat hid a poisoned heart, a heart that was revealed when the wrapping was crafted of gold. I'm glad this story did not end with a foolish man taking a woman who was unworthy of him.
Beautiful story.
Actually, I think it revealed a fragile heart, conditioned by a society of conforming expectations of being slim that clouded a person who at that time never experienced such attention due to being the desired status quo.
Attention that her sisters would have been guided through/with rather than this princess who wasn't accepted for being her regardless of shape.
Therefore, she was expected to act like a princess, so she forgot her inner truth.
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He was foolish for not forgiving her and slowly giving her an opportunity as this would have healed this fragility whilst still learning an important lesson, for he also missed out on real love yet bet his fate wasn't going to the same?
Typically, a woman in stories seems to suffer more for her mistakes and lessons learnt than an equivalent male making the same mistakes.
Double standards?
Beautiful story, drawing and superb pictures. Well done 👏
Thank you so much 😀
@@TalesByChi Hi! The art is done by AI, but is this your own story?
@@Lulu-xl5cm Hello, yes the art is generated by Ai but its my story, I wrote it. Thank you for watching 🙂
@@TalesByChi ohhh that awesome, gratz on writting such a good story.
What a fitting name for the princess - 'Ego' 😊 Yes, that's what ego does. That's how we behave when we are in the grip of the ego, and don't love ourselves. We push away people who love us, and doubt / dismiss their love.
😅😅😅😅 I know right? Her Ego kicked it. 😅
That's true, but her name is actually different from "ego" in the English dictionary. It's just a nice or deliberate coincidence
@@smallz... Okk :)
Her name Ego literally translates to money but the true meaning is “something of value”.
@@kennyu2073 Yeah. I know the meaning. I just wanted the above to know it was different from the English word Ego, which means pride.
Great story.
Synopsis: Keep the “ego” at bay and stay humble.
My heart breaks for Ego and for Narinze.
I was meant to leave the house five minutes ago but got so engrossed in the tale that I forgot myself.
Just beautiful- what a treat to find this today. Thank-you.
Always remember where you came from and stay humble. Trying to please others and having being cocky is why a lot of us are single now. Great video
Loved this story!!! Don't forget who appreciated and took notice of you at your worst!! Beautiful 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👍🏽
Much better than Nollywood movies of these days
Nollywood movies are getting lazy 😢
They've always been bad
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WOW! This story is so beautiful, although sad at the end. The princess really lost a good man and a great opportunity to be happy. I learned so much from this video and story. The storyteller has a wonderful way of speaking and a beautiful accent! I loved the whole thing~ Please make more stories like this!! Thank you for sharing with us!
💃💃I love ancient African literature.. west African to be specific
Thanks for sharing this wonderful story and so beautifully illustrated! It reminds me of a true life experience I observed. I went to school with a girl who had terrible teeth. They were all over the place and distorted her face shape. My friends and I thought that she was treated badly and defended her. However, on one occasion, shortly after she had started orthodontic treatment, I felt moved to share my own experience with braces and explained how my teeth were almost completely straight thanks to my orthodontist and that I was sure her treatment would reap positive results.
To my astonishment she sneered and said she didn't care to hear my boasts and that she would end up being much prettier than me. I was so stunned I was temporarily speechless. Her words were overheard by many people who had been previously sympathetic and they were disgusted and said so. Eventually she apologised to me, under pressure from them. Several of my friends and I could tell that her apology was not genuine and I confess I avoided her from that day onwards. However mutual friends mentioned her from time to time.
Over the years her teeth were straightened and she started to dress fashionably. She was never the beauty she predicted she would be but she was extremely vain and very critical of the appearance of others and unkind in other ways. Not everyone learns the right lessons from being mocked. Not all outsiders are good people. Compassion and modesty are essential qualities all people need to value.
Amen.
Beautiful artwork. The figures and colours are so euthentic. Great talent.🎉🎉🎉
Thank you so much 😀
This is AI art, a person didn’t create these images, they were created by the neural network. Just an fyi. Not sure why she didn’t clarify that in her reply.
@@batacumba Ego, perhaps? 😉
@@batacumbaI'm just learning about AI art. What app can create images like this?
@@ThundermansThunder hahaha great comment :D Ego
The images with those wonderful earthy colors make the story more special.
I learnt that we should never be arrogant and learn to count our blessings in all situations
This is the kind of stories we need to show our children ❤️❤️❤️
I agree completely! It might not have a happy ending for Ego, but in the end she reaped what she sowed, & the moral message of the story is something all kids should learn early on. Such a beautiful African folktale. I hope this gets turned into a children's book someday ❤
I listened to this story because it resonated with me. As a plus sized woman, she was already pure of heart and mind. She was who she was meant to be. She was who God made her to be. It was when she tried to be different and like everyone else that she lost her way. God didn’t meant us all to be the same. That’s why there are different color flowers and different types of people. It’s when you wish to be other than you are that you get in trouble, and when someone else sees you for the unique person you are, you should cherish it, if there is no evil intention in their heart.
This was such a cute story. I would love to see more from this creative writer. The story was interesting and the illustrations were beautiful. Kudos to Chi.
This story was wonderful and I also am a large black woman. I liked the message and would share with others.😊❤
I am so impressed with the phenominal story, illustration & realistic life lessons. I have watched again & again. Superb🎉 Thank you Chi!
So nice of you. I am really glad you enjoyed the story 😊
And my aim is to write stories we can all relate to. Thanks again ❤
What an awesome story!!! I love the illustrations. I’m looking forward to more .Thanks you so much for sharing your talent .❤
Phenomenal.
❤❤❤ j'aime beaucoup cette histoire. Elle m'a fait penser à une amie très obèse avec un cœur en or, joyeuse.... elle s'est fait opérer et a perdu la moitié de son poids. Son caractère à complètement changé... nous ne sommes plus amies comme avant😢
Wow, just beautiful, this was long overdue. African stories for Africa. The visuals are beautiful
This is a powerful love story. And I think that it pertains to many of us today. I think that many focus on the outward beauty of a person, their material worth, and the clothing that they wear instead of looking and focusing on what matters the most, and that is, the heart of a person. A person can look good, have a lot of material wealth and wear all the latest fashions, and still have an ugly heart that lacks real true love.
Too cheee! Totally agree😊
Very Good Illustration! The Weight Loss Cause Her To Be Prideful & Arrogant & Blind To True Love.
I love this story so much. It reminds me that we should never think more highly of ourselves than we ought to." Where you are at any point in time is not permanent. Time changes, people change, situations change, but in all that we must regard how we treat others. Everything about this video was artistically beautiful and relevant.
Arinze didn’t deserve that treatment! Thank You for this Story! God Bless You!🙏
Stumbling across this video as a black american woman just reminds me that TH-cam is such a great platform that transcends borders. The visuals depicted are perfect ❤ The story was entertaining, as well. The moral of the story will help many.
Oh this was such an important story, beautifully imagery and the narration was top notch. Please create more of these!
Thank you sooo much ❤
I really enjoyed this story. At first I thought it was going to be a wonderful romance, then I was saddened by how much she changed. Then I came to realize that she probably got what she deserved. Then I realized that it was a great moral story. The art and colors are beautiful and I can't wait to see more.
Ppl r not prepared for the new persona after great changes in their lives. I have seen the same when training a few obese women. The energy, the ideas, and the new perspectives require patience from the ppl in their surroundings.
Also, I saw a possessive man feed an athletic young woman to extreme obesity. As she gained less and less attractions, he now had the freedom to roam for more conquest. He got gonorrhea and crabs on the same night.
So, her change of circumstances might not have brought out the best in them as a couple. While her ego, suppressed for so long, exploded past the normality of her life, she already had the habit of indulgence.now she had different hungers. Faced with enforced isolation....
The artistry is absolutely magnificent! A feast for the eyes.🤗
💯👍🙌🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
What a great story! I like that it has twists and a realistic ending with moral values rather than the usual fairytale happy ending. And I guess I am shallow but I really love all the African dresses and gowns in the illustrations! So stunning and fashionable, fit for the runway! Not only the dresses, of course, all the illustrations in general are superb! As a matter of fact, I clicked on this video simply because of the thumbnail and I am sure glad I did!
I loved this short. God help me to continue to appreciate those in my life that have been my bridge over troubled waters 🙏🏾
I like this story a lot, it's beautifully written. A good lesson to learn here. I'll definitely share this around.
Thanks a lot. I'd really appreciate it. Thanks again for watching!
finally a story only about my culture. even if its in a cartoon format. it is so refreshing. it as if I am in the story. how beautiful the black culture is. Am so in love with this new found story telling on youtube.
I love this story, and it rings true for anyone. Love the body you are blessed with because someone will see the beauty from within.
I met my Fiancé when i was at my lowest phase, personally and professionally. That's why i love him so much.
This story was wonderful, the characters were so beautiful, I would love to see more.❤❤
I loved this story, which kept me captivated. God bless.
Glad you enjoyed it!
What a beautiful story. Thank you for reminding us to take care of the people who stood by us in life when we were nobody as we were going up. We should never be too proud
Omghs that accent!, I could listen all day long!!! What a beautiful tale. I love this channel thank you for these wonderful tales!!
This is one of the BEST things I've EVER seen on TH-cam. Absolutely wonderful, the art, the reading, the music, the story EVERYTHING. As usual the best channels have the least content. I really cannot wait for more. I hope there is much more to come. ❤
This was an amazing story 👏🏾 life gives us what we deserve at the time we need it ,and thankful she got what she deserved.
I was surprised her attitude changed so much for the worse when she was smaller.
When you were only tested from one side of your character the other side hasn't been properly developed and therefore is like a weak muscle that also needs to be trained. She just went into her allergie part of her quadrant and became the person she viled the most.
The last word got me "don't forget people who were there for you at your worst...."nice story
Great story!!! Life lesson: remember the people or person who love you.
I came across this video and I'm so happy that I watched it! What a beautiful way to tell a very important lesson and the artwork is stunning! I will be sharing your videos with all of the people that will listen. God bless your path and open doors to you in your future 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️
This amazing story beautiful narrated has prompted me to subscribe to this channel which am watching for my very first time.. Don't even know how the tittle caught my attention and watched it until the end.
It carries very important lesson of appreciating those who stand by us in difficult times & also learning to stand by others in their most difficult times. Wow!
I loved this story so much that I watched it 4 times already. So many powerful messages sent in this story. Pride definitely comes before a great fall.
Ego means ego, it was her spirit that was mean and self centered, once she lost weight, her TRUE personality came out, being a princess there were privileges that came along with being born into royalty, she turned her nose up to the one true love who accepted her regardless of her size, she didn't realize he was looking for the same love and acceptance, someone who wanted a meaningful relationships, the table turned and she was in the same position as before, the moral of this story for me is, when love calls you better answer...
Such a beautiful story. Vanity can be one’s downfall!
Nostalgic... African stories and tales are so addictive and inspiring. I love the innovation of using social media to showcase your work. I hope other African writers follow suits... Job well-done. Thanks.
Chi, what a beautiful story!!! A message that is as true as today as it has been since mankind, one that many seem to have forgotten and/or ignored. We always have crossed paths with someone that has a genuine love for us that should be treasured and appreciated everyday.
These cartoons, your story n your story telling style, I loved all. Thank you for this beautiful story❤
You are sooo underrated sister.
Ego should have only wanted to marry the drummer. He was the only man that took the time to get to know her inner beauty. She's wrong for disrespecting him like that.
This was beautiful. The artwork and narrarating was amazing. I'm sad it turned out the way it did but it's an important lesson. Important to teach children the concept of loyalty and appreciation
I have never heard any folk tales from Africa this was really good.
Look behind what you judge. Because this young woman is absolutely BEAUTIFUL 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
@donnamadril1938
It is a fictional character…
@@GH-im3ljshe knows that, its you who dont understand her
What a beautiful story about humility and compassion and kindness to those who supported you no matter what
I love these African stories ❤
GREAT storytelling! Thanks for sharing 🥰
Wow! What an amazing and beautiful story with an African context! I think this should be adapted into a play and into a movie! People these days need to hear a beautiful story like this. As for me, I am reminded to treat my friends, who have been there for me through thick and thin, better. They really deserve more from me as a friend. I pray that I never fall to being egotistical or obnoxious or anything of that sort. People who grow into fame or wealth tend to have amnesia when they get to that point in their lives and quickly forget those who were there for them. This should be a lesson for all of us.
Beautiful story and a good lesson, don’t judge a book by its cover ❤❤❤❤
Lovely illustration and such a unique story. Keeping our Nigerian traditions alive.
The way she treated The Man who Loved her and it turns out he's an actual prince
A twist of plot indeed! Such a good lesson learned from it. Thank you.
Ohhhhh I loved listening to this story! Amazing tale of why humility is so important. Thanks for sharing ❤
Lived up to her name EGO! Wonderful story and illustrations. Delightful. Loved the African voice.
Thank you!
I like this so much! It wasn't a fairytale with a happy ending, but a story with a moral. Thank You so much! As a larger woman myself, it was great to listen to. Also, love your accent!
what a lovely stroy, pride goes b4 a fall.
Yes, indeed. I'm glad you enjoyed the story
This brings tears to my eyes. Not because of the story, as the story is fantastic.
But because A.I. gives people opportunities to tell stories. :) I am grateful.
As for the woman...what silly woman gets rid of a guy that was there for her when she was overweight?
Stupid. People who marry on outer appearances are shallow indeed.
I wished this story can continue without ending!
Just like Ego many people have thrown away their chances of settling with the one who genuinely love them just because they feel they are not in the same class.
This story is short but it should serve an eye opener for people.
What a beautiful story. I love it so much… These is always love for everyone…Treat ppl how you want to be treated..
I totally agree!
Such a beautiful story of not becoming so full of yourself when your circumstances change for the better. Stay the same no matter what happens. Pretty only lasts a season, but humility lasts forever and is loved by all.
That is beautifully said: "Pretty only lasts for a season, but humility lasts forever"